The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is made up of more than 500 passionate and talented employees. Together, we work to meet our mandate under the Canada Marine Act and support the terminals, tenants, and users of the Port of Vancouver – Canada’s largest and North America’s most diversified cargo-handling port. The work we do has a direct impact on the national economy and benefits the lives of all Canadians. Our organization has been recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers three consecutive years in a row.

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Why join us?

In addition to the meaningful, diverse, and challenging work we lead, the port authority offers employees: 

 

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Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan

 

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Generous and inclusive benefits offering, including retirement benefits plan

 

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Flexible remote work program

 

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Earned time off program

 

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Paid vacation and personal care leave

 

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Learning, development, and advancement opportunities

 

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Onsite gym with towel service

 

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Modern office space in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver's waterfront

 

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Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

More than 70% of port authority employees are members of the International Longshore Workers Union, local 517 bargaining unit. The terms and conditions of employment for members are outlined through a collective bargaining agreement.

Join us today!

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Organizational work streams

The port authority is organized into divisions, each of which is led by a member of our executive leadership team. Each division plays a critical role in achieving our objectives. These divisions are:

  • External and First Nations relations
  • Finance
  • Infrastructure
  • Legal, risk, and compliance
  • Operations and supply chain
  • People, strategy, and transformation
  • Properties and environment

If you are seeking employment at one of the port terminals or other port businesses, please contact the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association.

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Student job opportunities

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we offer a range of co-op, temporary, and seasonal opportunities to students across a variety of areas within our organization. We provide students with meaningful work experience where you can engage in interesting, diverse, and challenging work directly, supporting Canada's trade, while being committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace where all students feel valued and empowered to contribute. For more information about current and upcoming student employment opportunities, please contact [email protected].

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Our commitment to diversity and employment equity

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to employment equity and to fostering an accessible workplace reflective of our community's diversity. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. 

If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us.